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82Eco-Friendly Paints: Low-VOC Options for the Environment
Conventional paint has never had a good reputation. It’s smelly, messy, old versions contained lead of all things and over the past decade it’s been tagged as a major indoor air pollutant. Today, thanks to consumer demand for healthier paints that perform, manufacturers are offering low-VOC options that are better people and the environment.
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80Do Air Filtration Systems Work and How Much do they Cost?
More and more the quality of indoor air is becoming a priority for homeowners. In addition to choosing low-toxic finishes and furnishings, air filtration systems can help improve indoor air by removing...
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79How to Increase Air Flow Through Your Home
A well ventilated home can help keep indoor air healthy and moisture problems under control. In winter, the biggest concern is stopping unwanted air leaks that suck heat and energy out. It seems that the...
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76How Efficient Is Your Duct System?
Ducts are an essential part of a forced-air system. The duct system used in air heating and air cooling your home is a compilation of tubes that distributes the heated or cooled air to the different rooms....
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77Toxins In The Workplace
Some work environments present greater risks to workers than others might. In the HVAC industry, workers can potentially be exposed to numerous toxins. You should be aware of the risks and know what to do in...
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77Ten Things You Can Do Today To Make Your Home Healthier
A healthy home is central to overall well being so it's imperative to eliminate toxins, pollutants and health risks. Some of the simplest ways to make your home healthier are to change your behavior. These steps can be done immediately and cost nothing. Other changes require a phone call or two and a little investment but all of these ideas will make your home a healthier and safer place to live...read more
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74Home Air Purifiers: Are the UV & Germicidal Options Worth It?
Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For allergy sufferers, asthmatics and people sensitive to dust, indoor air can cause respiratory problems. Air purifiers offer a way to reduce airborne particles and dust in the home but what type of air purifier is the best choice?
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74Choosing Sustainable Kitchen Cabinets
I find cabinetmakers to be among the most skilled and engaged tradespeople. In the green building industry this quality is elevated with creative and innovative techniques for harvesting and crafting wood...
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76Are We Making Homes Too Tight?
Have you ever been in an old barn or house that has been deserted for several years and you walk around checking things out and notice that structurally, everything seems pretty solid? Then you catch...
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73How to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution
There is a growing awareness that indoor air is not a haven from pollution. Contaminants, chemicals and toxic materials enter our homes through the products we buy, the finishes we choose and from our every...
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